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Overview |
University of New England | Arcadia | ||
| Location | Biddeford, ME | Glenside, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 6,434 | 3,026 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #502 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | une.edu | arcadia.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of New England | Arcadia | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,510 | $46,430 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,510 | $46,430 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,100 | $13,720 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $38,809 | $29,692 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,555 | $30,934 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
University of New England | Arcadia | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,941 | 6,321 | ||
| Admitted | 4,757 | 4,903 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.3% | 77.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.4% | 10% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 1088/1320 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 15, 2024 |
Academics |
University of New England | Arcadia | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of New England | Arcadia | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,800 | $46,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
University of New England | Arcadia | ||
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| % Men | 30% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 70% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 14% | 2% |
Students |
University of New England | Arcadia | ||
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| % In-State | 21% | 62% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 79% | 37% | ||
Campus |
University of New England | Arcadia | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of New England is larger than than Arcadia based on total student enrollment (6,434 students vs. 3,026 students)
University of New England vs. Arcadia Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of New England or Arcadia?
- Arcadia University is 17.5% more expensive to attend than University of New England for in-state tuition ($46,430.00 vs. $39,510.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17.5% higher at Arcadia than University of New England ($46,430.00 vs. $39,510.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Arcadia University than University of New England ($29,692 vs. $38,809)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Arcadia University are 17.3% lower than costs at University of New England ($13,720 vs. $16,100)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of New England than Arcadia University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Arcadia University students is 50.5% larger than aid received University of New England ($30,934 vs. $20,555)
University of New England vs. Arcadia Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of New England or Arcadia? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Arcadia or University of New England .
- The average SAT score at Arcadia University (1104) is 34 points higher than at University of New England (1070)
- Incoming University of New England students have at the same average ACT score (25) as students at Arcadia (25)
- Accepted freshman Arcadia students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at University of New England (3.41)
- University of New England has a higher acceptance rate (96.3%) than Arcadia (77.6%)
University of New England vs. Arcadia Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of New England or Arcadia? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Arcadia and University of New England.
- The graduation rate at Arcadia is higher than University of New England (62% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from University of New England earn on average $7,400 more per year than Arcadia graduates after ten years. ($53,800 vs. $46,400)
- Arcadia University and University of New England graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Arcadia University and University of New England graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More University of New England graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Arcadia students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/